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Key: "Y" - Normally leave to run at start-up "N" - Not required - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary "U" - User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary "X" - Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs" "?" - Unknown

	Startup Name	Process Name	Details
X	Service Controller	service.exe	"Added by the PREVERT TROJAN!"
X	Service Defender	[random filename]	"Added by a variant of the ZLOB TROJAN! See here"
X	Service Drivers	Compt.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ZJ WORM!"
X	Service Drivers	msnpg.exe	"Added by the RBOT.BMD WORM!"
X	Service Drivers	PC.EXE	"Added by the SDBOT-WK WORM!"
X	Service Drivers	abl.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-YX WORM!"
X	Service Drivers	MSNMEssenger.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Service Host	svchost.exe	"Added by the TORVEL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Service Host	[filename].exe	"Added by the TORVEL.B WORM!"
X	Service Host	spoolxx.exe	"Added by the TORVEL WORM!"
X	Service Host	svchost.exe	"Added by the DAOSER-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Services{C922CCC4-CF61-4589-A0D1-828160704853} subfolder"
X	Service Host	svchost.exe	"Added by the DAOSER-C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a Services[random] subfolder"
X	Service Host Driver	svchost.exe	"Added by the HITON TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Service Host Process	spoolsvc.exe	"Added by the GAOBOT.GEN!POLY WORM!"
N	Service Manager	sqlmangr.exe	SQL Server Service Manager - provides tray access to SQL server the server agent and MSDTC. Available via Start → Programs
X	Service Manager	dxsound.exe	"Added by the PROXY-GRIC TROJAN!"
X	Service Manager	SERVICEMGR.EXE	"Added by the PASSMAIL-D VIRUS!"
X	service manager	service.exe	"Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!"
X	Service Monitor	msnfilen.exe	"Added by the RBOT-ALE WORM!"
X	Service Monitor	javams32.exe	"Added by the DELF-NK TROJAN!"
X	Service Monitor	javams64.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-AFO WORM!"
X	Service Monitor	msnserve.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.YQW WORM!"
X	Service Monitor	WinOcx.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AQJ WORM!"
X	Service Monitor	csnss.exe	"Added by the RBOT.EEH WORM!"
X	Service Monitor	filen.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Service Pack	[various filenames]	"Added by the LERPA-A WORM! Note - the file name will be one of the following common.exe common.pif common.scr Sexo.exe Sexo.jpg.pif ini_file__.pif load_me__.tmp msfile.pif system_load_.pif or zipped.rar.pif"
X	Service Pack 1	[random filename]	"Added by the VXGAME.Z TROJAN! Note - the filename is random - see the link. Typical examples are vexg6ame4.exe vexga3me2.exe vexga4m1et4.exe etc"
X	Service Pack DLL Runtime	spdll32.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Service PAck SFVP	[worm filename].exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM! The filename is 4 random characters"
X	Service Process	SVCHOST.EXE	"Added by the DARKER WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Service Process	winset.exe	"Added by a variant of the SPYBOT WORM!"
X	Service Process	service.exe	"Added by the DCMBOT-C TROJAN!"
X	Service Process	smss.exe	"Added by the DCMBOT-E TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a ""config"" subfolder"
X	Service Process	svchost.exe	"Added by the DCMBOT-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a ""config"" subfolder"
X	Service Registry NT Save	jdbgmgrnt.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-CG TROJAN!"
X	Service Registry NT Save	taskmgrnt.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-BY TROJAN!"
X	Service Registry NT Save	regeditnt.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-BM TROJAN!"
X	Service Scheduler	scheduler.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-PH WORM!"
X	Service System	kernels32.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-DA TROJAN!"
X	Service System	windowsXP.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-EL TROJAN!"
X	Service System	kgbfsm344.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-FS TROJAN!"
X	Service System	wernell87.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-FJ TROJAN!"
X	service updaer	qualityz.exe	"Added by an unidentified VIRUS WORM or TROJAN! - probably a SPYBOT variant"
X	Service Update Client	svcupdcli.exe	"Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! See here"
X	Service.exe	Service.exe	"""servedby.advertising"" popup generator"
X	Service2	Service2.exe	Identified as a variant of the Win32.Iroffer malware. Located in %Windir%\Drivers\Intel
X	service32	service32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-ST WORM!"
X	service32.exe	[path to trojan]	"Added by the DLOADR-AYX TROJAN!"
X	Service	SERVICES.EXE	"Added by the BRONTOK-BH WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data\WINDOWS"
U	ServiceConfig	ispbeg.exe	Comcast Transition Wizard. On June 30th 2003 it will migrate E-mail and web pages from AT&T Broadband Internet to Comcast High-Speed Internet. Until then it will run at startup and then terminate - hence the U recommendation
X	serviceconnect	serviceconnect.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT.AIR WORM!"
X	Servicee	services.exe	"Detected by Trend Micro as the AGENT.DEI TROJAN! See here. Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder"
X	ServiceHost	svch0st.exe	"Detected by Kaspersky as the VB.HE VIRUS! See here"
Y	ServiceLayer	ServiceLayer.exe	Nokia Connectivity Library support task that is needed by NCLTRAY and by the Nokia Connection Manager for either to work properly
X	servicemng	service.exe	"Added by the TAME-C WORM!"
X	Servicer	servcr.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BAH TROJAN!"
X	Servicerepclient1	SERVICES.EXE	"Added by the BRONTOK-BT WORM and variants! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data\WINDOWS"
X	services	start.bat	"Added by the ZCREW TROJAN!"
X	Services	[path to trojan]	"Added by the METEORSHELL TROJAN!"
X	Services	back32.exe ...service.exe	Added by an unidentified VIRUS WORM or TROJAN! Back32.exe is the baddie whose purpose is to HIDE the MIRC32 server in service.exe
X	Services	services.exe	"Added by a number of VIRUSES WORMS and TROJANS! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should NOT appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Services	winread.exe	Added by an unidentified VIRUS WORM or TROJAN!
X	Services	windns.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Services	mshost.exe	"Added by the LANFILT-J TROJAN!"
X	services	Svchosts.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-N TROJAN!"
X	Services	csrss.exe	"Added by a variant of the RANKY.U TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate csrss.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Services	scks32.exe	"Added by a Proxy Trojan variant"
X	Services	sockys32.exe	Added by the RANKY.L TROJAN!
X	Services	sys.exe	"Added by a Proxy Trojan variant"
X	services	windows32.exe	"Added by the FLYVB-C WORM!"
X	services	socks.exe	Added by the WIN32.SMALL.N TROJAN!
X	Services	services.exe	"Added by the ZINCITE.A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder"
X	Services	[path to trojan]	"Added by the RANCK-DB TROJAN!"
X	Services	iexplore.exe	"Added by the MOGI WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
X	Services	svchost.exe	"Added by the REPER-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Services	sysamp.exe	"Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!"
X	Services	prosys32.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN!
X	Services	iexplorer.exe	Added by an unidentified WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)
X	Services	iexploler.exe	"Added by the RANCK-LT TROJAN!"
X	Services	iexpolere.exe	"Added by the RANCK.LU TROJAN!"
X	services	sample.exe	"Added by a variant of the RANKY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	localsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	netsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	spoolsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	svcadmin.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	svcman.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	svcrun.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	tcpsvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Administrator	websvc.exe	"Added by the DLOADER-NY TROJAN!"
X	Services Controller	lsassa.exe	Added by the CIADOOR.122 VIRUS!
X	Services Controller	services.exe	"Added by the CIADOOR-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder"
X	Services DLL Loader	srvdll.exe	"Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.AYN BACKDOOR! See here"
X	Services Host	Scchost.exe	"Added by the DONK WORM!"
X	Services Host	svchost32.exe	"Added by the AGOBOT-TG WORM!"
X	Services Logon	services.exe	"Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Templates"
X	Services Management Clients	servc.exe	"Added by the RIZO.A TROJAN!"
X	Services Managements	servcs.exe	"Added by the RBOT-GUC WORM!"
X	Services Manager	svsmanager.exe	"Added by an unidentified TROJAN! See here"
X	Services Manager!	svmanager.exe	"Detected by Trend Micro as the IRCBOT.ATZ TROJAN! See here"
X	Services Managers	svcmanager.exe	"Added by a variant of the IRCBOT TROJAN! See here"
X	Services Process	services.exe	"Spyware - detected by Kaspersky as the SMALL.X TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Services Process	smss.exe	"Added by the SMALL-EK TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a ""config"" subfolder"
X	Services Start2	odcwinst.exe	"Added by the PYSKE-D WORM!"
X	Services Startup	services.exe	"Added by the CROWT.A WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %ProgramFiles%\Common Files"
X	Services Startup	svhost33.exe	"Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!"
X	Services.dll	smss.exe	"Added by the SOBER-L WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate smss.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a msagentsystem subfolder of the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	Services.EXE	services.exe	"Added by the KAZPING WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder"
X	services.exe	Services.exe	"Added by the CIADOOR-F TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Windows or Winnt folder"
X	services.exe	servicess.exe	"Added by the MSNSPY-B TROJAN!"
X	Services004	[worm filename]	"Added by the BUGBROS WORM!"
X	services32	mc-110-12-0000079.exe	Added by the TrojanDownloader.Agent.rv TROJAN!
X	services32	mc-58-12-0000120.exe	"""Shorty"" adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	services32	mc-58-12-0000140.exe	"""Shorty"" adware - also detected as the AGENT.FD TROJAN!"
X	Services32 Startup	win32dll.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-XO WORM!"
X	ServicesAdministrator	SERVICES.EXE	"Added by the PUNYA-B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup!"
X	Servicesara	services.exe	"Added by the BRONTOK-BS WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate services.exe process which is always located in %System% and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Application Data\WINDOWS"
X	ServicesLoad	lsass.exe	"Added by the DEARIS-A TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate lsass.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	ServicesLog	ccapp32.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AMX WORM!"
U	ServicesNotify	ServicesNotify.exe	"Defender Pro Antispy"
X	servicestub.exe	servicestub.exe	"Detected by Trend Micro as the RBOT.CN TROJAN! See here"
X	Servicewin	Hide32.exe	"Added by the MSNVB-D WORM!"
X	Servicing	hostd.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.BUI WORM!"
X	Servicio Local	svhost.exe	"Added by the SPYBOT.BGX WORM!"
X	Servicos	AdobeLanc.exe	"Added by the BANKER-EHR TROJAN!"
X	Servicos	System.exe	"Added by the BANCOS-BCM TROJAN!"
X	servics	servics.exe	"Added by the SINGU-J TROJAN!"
X	SERVlCE	SERVlCE.EXE	"Added by the AGOBOT-UB WORM!"
?	ServUTrayIcon	ServUTray.exe	"System Tray icon for Serv-U FTP server. Is it required?"
X	SES Service	sesvc.exe	"Added by the SDBOT-CZU WORM!"
U	Session Client	sescli.exe	"SurfSpy keystroke logger/monitoring program - remove unless you installed it yourself!"
X	Session Manager Subsystem	smssa.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AGS WORM!"
X	SESync	sed.exe	"DownloadWare adware"
?	SetCacheMode	rundll32.exe ptipbmf.dll SetWriteCacheMode	Installed with the miniport drivers for Promise hard drive controllers in both RAID and non-RAID installations. May be necessary in order to maintain preferences applied to the RAID array connected to the Promise controller
?	SetDefaultMIDI	MIDIDef.exe	"Related to a Soundblaster Audigy soundcards. What does it do and is it required?"
Y	SetDefaultPrinter	cloaker.exe	Used by HP and Compaq computers to hide the windows of programs passed as arguments to it
N	setdefprt	setdefprt.exe	Used to set a Brother MFC printer/copier/scanner as the default printer after installation
N	SetDefPrt	BrStDvPt.exe	Used to set a Brother MFC printer/copier/scanner as the default printer after installation
U	SetecCertUtil	Certutil.exe	Setec Web and Email Security. Setec PKI smart card software. The PKI technology enables secure and reliable user identification in services offered through Internet mobile handsets and digital TV
X	setFTPBack	createsw.exe	"Added by the FTP_BMAIL TROJAN!"
N	SetHook	SetHook.exe	"Fellowes Neato CD label design software. ""Launch NEATO's MediaFACE II label making software directly from the productname toolbar"""
N	SETI@home	SETI@home.exe	SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
N	seticlient	SETI@home.exe	SETI@home is a scientific experiment that uses Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a free program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data
N	SetIcon	SetIcon.exe	Installed by a 6-in-1 (4 Media Card slots a floppy drive and a USB connection) device. Constantly updates the icons for the four Media Card slots that it has and is a resource hog
N	SetiQueue	Setiqu~1.exe	"Provides work unit buffering for Seti@Home clients - see here for more details"
N	SetiSpy	SetiSpy.exe	"SETI Spy is a little program to ""spy"" on the progress and performance of the SETI@home client. Called a ""spy"" because it is unobtrusive as possible"
X	SetPoint	SetPoint.exe	"Added by the RBOT-BWI WORM! Note - this is not the valid Logitech Setpoint mouse and keyboard entry that uses the same filename and is located in the LogitechSetpoint sub-folder of Program Files. This file is located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP/Vista) folder"
U	SetPoint	Setpoint.exe	Logitech SetPoint Event Manager for their range of mice and keyboards. Required if you want to use the advanced features of these devices and is located in the LogitechSetpoint sub-folder of Program Files
X	SETPOINT Logitech Inc	KHALMNP.exe	"Added by the RBOT-AAX WORM!"
U	SetRefresh	SetRefresh.exe	Video refresh rate utility found on some HP and Compaq PCs. Recommended for CRTs but not LCDs
X	Setting	sysweb.exe	"Added by the SDBOT.GEN TROJAN!"
N	setup	hphprld.exe ....setup.exe	HP DeskJet Setup - printers function normally without it
X	Setup experation	svchost.exe	"Added by the TOFGER-AW TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate svchost.exe process which is always located in the System (9x/Me) or System32 (NT/2K/XP) folder and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is found in the Winnt or Windows folder"
X	setupa	runt32.exe	"Added by the QQPASS-K TROJAN!"
X	setupdata	rnll32.exe	"Added by the QQPASS-AC TROJAN!"
N	SetupICWDesktop	icwconn1.exe	Appears to be the "Internet Connection Wizard" from Internet Explorer being set-up as a desktop shortcut. Appears under the RunOnce registry key but is available under Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communication (or similar) anyway
X	setupuser	regedit.exe setupuser.log	"Regfile in disguise - another CoolWebSearch parasite variant"
?	setuzp	setuzp.exe	"??"
X	SetVrc	setvrc.exe	"Added by the HUNTOCX WORM!"
X	Sevice	winconfig.exe	"Added by the GIP.113.B1 TROJAN!"
X	Sex Teris	st01b.exe	"Added by the REPAD WORM!"
X	Sexnow	Sexnow.exe	"Added by the SENOW-B premium rate adult content dialler"
X	Sexy_Blondes	Sexy_Blondes.exe	"Added by the Sexy DIALER! Related also to Hot Tarts DIALER!"
X	Sexy_sg	Sexy_sg.exe	Premium rate adult content dialler
X	sf	sf.exe	"SurfEnhance adware component"
N	SFIGUI	SFIGUI.EXE	"Sonic Focus - ""enhances music movie and game sound by analyzing compressed audio streams in realtime then restoring and enriching audio back to its original performance qualities"""
X	sfita	sfita.exe	"Added by the FAVADD-H TROJAN! Also known as SurfEnhance adware"
X	SfKg6w	rayiou.exe	"Added by the AGENT.BUO WORM!"
X	SfKg6wIP	[random filename]	Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
X	SfKg6wIPu	[random filename]	Identified as a variant of the TrojanDownloader.Matcash malware
N	SFP	vzSFPWin.EXE	Verizon Online Support Center - prompts for online updates
U	sfpc	sfpc.exe	"Spy4PC surveillance software. Uninstall this software unless you put it there yourself"
X	SFtrb Service	cftrb32.exe	"Added by the SOBIG.D WORM!"
U	SfWinStartInfo	sfWinStartupInfo.exe	SFIRM32 Online Banking software
U	Sgecrypt	Sgecrypt.exe	"SafeGuard Easy - ""provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection pre-boot user authentication and hard disk encryption using powerful algorithms guarantee against unauthorized access and hacker attacks"""
U	Sgeecview	Ecview.exe	"SafeGuard Easy - ""provides total company-wide protection for sensitive information on laptops and workstations. Boot protection pre-boot user authentication and hard disk encryption using powerful algorithms guarantee against unauthorized access and hacker attacks"""
U	sginst	sginst.exe	"eAcceleration Stop-Sign security software related. Previously not recommended see here"
?	SGTBox	SGTBox.exe	"Canon scanner driver. Is it required?"
U	sgtray	sgtray.exe	"StorageGuard from Veritas. Free utility that integrates with Backup MyPC (formerly Backup Exec Desktop) Simple Backup and MS Backup. Provides system tray access and background monitoring - warning you of files that haven't recently been backed up. Required unless you backup manually on a regular basis or have scheduled backups"
Y	Shadow	Shadow.exe	"""NTI Shadow 3 is an award-winning easy-to-use backup application that automatically protects your photo music video and various data files. It makes data restoration as easy as dragging and dropping files from one place to another"""
U	ShadowUser Pro Edition	ShadowUser.exe	"""StorageCraft? ShadowUser? provides easy to use desktop security and protection for Windows operating systems. ShadowUser is the best way to prevent unwanted changes to PCs and laptops"""

DISCLAIMER: It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. I will not be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.

This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that are currently running - not necessarily at startup. For a list of tasks/processes you should try WinTasks 5 Standard/Professional from LIUtilities or the list at AnswersThatWork. Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If in doubt, don't do anything.

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